Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund

Rita Yager was instrumental in establishing the Agricultural Careers and Education (ACE) organization in Rush County. Established in 1999, the Rita Yager Memorial Ag Grant Fund provides grants for education, safety, and the improvement of agriculture-related projects. Non-profit agencies serving Rush County residents are eligible to apply. Applicants should be introducing a program, tool, or education that will impact those involved with agriculture in Rush County.

The Youth in Philanthropy fund, also known as YIP, was founded in 2005 by Betsy and Rick Williams. Betsy had recently become the executor of an estate that had funds remaining and wanted to put the money to good use for the Rush County community. The Williams each grew up in philanthropic families and had … Read more